Spicy Paprika Shrimp with Garlic and Lime {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Spicy Paprika Shrimp makes for the perfect appetizer or dinner. The shrimp cooks in minutes and has the most flavorful, perfect marinade. Gluten Free and Dairy Free.
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Healthy, Seafood
Servings: 4
Calories: 185 kcal
Ingredients
- 36 large shrimp (shell on, but deveined, or with a slit down the side), defrosted and dried
- 1 lime zested
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil more if needed for pan frying
- 15 cloves garlic lightly crushed (with the skin still on)
- handful cilantro chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 lime juiced, for garnish
Instructions
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Make sure the shrimp is defrosted, rinsed and completely dried. The shrimp must be completely dry.
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In a large bowl combine shrimp, lime zest, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
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Toss until thoroughly coated.
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In a large pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add garlic cloves.
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Once oil is hot and and almost sizzling place shrimp is single layer on the pan (you will have to cook it in batches). Do not overcrowd the pan.
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Cook on each side for 3-4 minutes or until cooked through and shrimp shell is crispy.
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Remove and repeat for remaining shrimp (adding more oil if necessary)
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Serve garnished with lime juice and cilantro.
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Eat by sucking the flavor off the shell first and then peeling and eating the shrimp itself.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Paprika Shrimp with Garlic and Lime {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 136mg45%
Sodium 1587mg69%
Potassium 185mg5%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 1880IU38%
Vitamin C 13.9mg17%
Calcium 119mg12%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.